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High winds cause multiple semi rollovers, close I-25 in northern Colorado

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Kiowa County Press Staff
(Kiowa County Press)

Multiple semi-truck rollovers caused closures on Interstate 25 in northern Colorado Thursday morning amid high wind conditions, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

At approximately 10:26 a.m., northbound and southbound I-25 were closed between Colorado Highway 14 and the Wyoming state line due to the high winds.

Troopers responded to four rollover crashes involving semitrailers in Weld and Larimer counties during the morning.

The first crash occurred at approximately 7:05 a.m. on northbound I-25 near milepost 294 when a semi hauling a trailer rolled over and reportedly began leaking fuel. No injuries were reported.

A second rollover was reported at approximately 7:30 a.m. on southbound I-25 near milepost 294. The crash blocked the left lane and the truck was leaking fluids. The driver was transported to a local hospital. Authorities said the extent of the driver’s injuries was unknown.

At 10:09 a.m., troopers responded to a third rollover involving a semi hauling a trailer on northbound I-25 near milepost 278. No injuries were reported.

A fourth rollover occurred at approximately 10:21 a.m. on northbound I-25 near milepost 275. The semi was blocking the southbound lanes and the southbound East Frontage Road and was reportedly leaking fuel. No injuries were reported.

High winds and fire danger are expected to continue Friday and Saturday. Smoke from wildfires in Nebraska entered Colorado overnight as cold front dropped across much of the eastern half of the state.

Motorists are encouraged to check https://www.cotrip.org for real-time road conditions.

High-profile vehicles are advised to review wind advisories and travel restrictions before traveling.

The Colorado State Patrol is leading the investigation into the crashes.